Q-Mic Boom Arm

One of the many tricks for getting great sounding voice audio for both podcasting and Internet radio is making sure the microphone is positioned comfortably close to your mouth. An easy way to accomplish this is by using a boom arm mounted to your desk. Pro boom arms often cost over $100 from audio gear retailers by the time the table mount and other extras are factored in. Ebay seller cdpeddler is selling a bunch of boom arms, including cabling and multiple bases for about $59.95 plus shipping. The booms include a number of features typically reserved for higher priced models. If you're looking for a simple way to improve your sound, proper microphone positioning goes a long way and a boom arm is one of the best ways to get a microphone at the exact position you need it.